Multiple Choice
The most prevalent electrolyte in the extracellular fluid is __________.
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26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance
Electrolyte Balance
Back26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance
Electrolyte Balance
- Textbook Question
How does an electrolyte differ from a nonelectrolyte?
- Multiple ChoiceWhich ion is the main extracellular cation in the human body?
- Multiple ChoiceWhich serum sodium concentration should be identified as hyponatremia?
- Multiple ChoiceWhat is the most common cation found in the interstitial fluid?1views
- Textbook Question
Your friend argues that all water conducts electricity, regardless of what it contains. You prepare three liquids to test this hypothesis: one with distilled water (with no solutes, only water molecules), one with 5% glucose in distilled water, and one with 5% sodium chloride in water. Which of these solutions, if any, will conduct an electric current? Explain.
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following would increase sodium excretion?
- Multiple ChoiceThe most important factor that influences K+ secretion is __________.
- Multiple ChoiceElectrolyte balance in the body usually refers to the balance of __________.1views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following minerals may be deficient in an alcoholic?
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following conditions would cause the nurse to monitor for hyperkalemia?1views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following conditions can result from a high potassium level (hyperkalemia)?
- Textbook Question
Sodium balance is regulated primarily by control of amount(s):
a. Ingested
b. Excreted in urine
c. Lost in perspiration
d. Lost in feces
- Textbook Question
Mary, a nursing student, has been caring for burn patients. She notices that they consistently show elevated levels of potassium in their urine and wonders why. What would you tell her?
- Textbook Question
Mark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.
d. Hypocalcemia causes neurons to become hyperexcitable, leading to potential tetanic contractions.
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